SSAT Middle Level Verbal : Synonyms

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #35 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

PORTRAY

Possible Answers:

Depict

Protest

Contemplate

Figure out

Discourage

Correct answer:

Depict

Explanation:

"Portray" means to depict. "Discourage" means to cause a person to lose confidence. "Figure out" means to discover or to solve. "Protest" means to oppose or fight against. "Contemplate" means to think about, especially in a profound way

Example Question #36 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

EMPHASIZE

Possible Answers:

Underscore

Repeat

Trick

Ignore

Dismiss

Correct answer:

Underscore

Explanation:

"Emphasize" means to add emphasis to or to underscore. "Dismiss" means to send away or to release. "Ignore" means to not notice or to not pay attention to. "Trick" means to deceive or mislead. "Repeat" means to do something again.

Example Question #37 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

IMPLORE

Possible Answers:

Scold 

Plead 

Berate 

Rebuke 

Harangue 

Correct answer:

Plead 

Explanation:

"Implore" means to beg or plead for someone to do something. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another, and they all mean to criticize.

Example Question #38 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

CONDONE

Possible Answers:

Impede 

Suggest 

Permit 

Insolvent 

Insipid 

Correct answer:

Permit 

Explanation:

"Condone" means permit or allow something to happen. For clarification, "permit" means allow, "impede" means get in the way of, "insolvent" means bankrupt or broke, and "insipid" means lifeless, dull and boring.

Example Question #821 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

ASSERT

Possible Answers:

Declare 

Heirloom 

Brood 

Avoid 

Disgust 

Correct answer:

Declare 

Explanation:

"Assert" means to declare or state something. For clarification, "brood" means to sulk, and an "heirloom" is an item passed down from one generation to the next.

Example Question #822 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INDICT

Possible Answers:

Anthem 

Potent

Charge 

Permit 

Prohibit 

Correct answer:

Charge 

Explanation:

"Indict" means to charge or accuse someone with a crime. An "indictment" is an accusation of wrongdoing. For clarification, "potent" means strong or effective, "permit" means allow, "prohibit" means forbid, and an "anthem" is a song of praise or allegiance.

Example Question #823 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

INSINUATE

Possible Answers:

Suggest 

Demand 

Solicit 

Decree 

Aspire 

Correct answer:

Suggest 

Explanation:

"Insinuate" means to suggest or imply something. For clarification, an "aspiration" is a goal or target, a "decree" is an order, and "solicit" means to ask or plead someone or a group for something.

Example Question #824 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BANISH

Possible Answers:

Decode

Expel

Diffuse

Greet

Thrive

Correct answer:

Expel

Explanation:

"Banish" means expel or exile, so "expel" is the correct answer. "Greet" means welcome someone. "Decode" means decipher or break a code. "Thrive" means grow or flourish. "Diffuse" is a verb that means spread out over a large area.

Example Question #831 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

SNARL

Possible Answers:

Correct

Describe

Growl

Deceive

Smile

Correct answer:

Growl

Explanation:

"Snarl" means growl, so "growl" is the correct answer. "Smile" means make a facial expression to convey joy or happiness. "Describe" means discuss or list the features and characteristics of something or someone. "Deceive" means trick or fool. "Correct" means make right or fix a mistake.

Example Question #832 : Identifying Synonyms

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

BROWBEAT

Possible Answers:

Prepare 

Decree 

Assist 

Bombast 

Intimidate 

Correct answer:

Intimidate 

Explanation:

"Browbeat" means intimidate or bully, so "intimidate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "assist" means help, "decree" means order, and "bombast" means swagger or bravado.

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